For a while I was set on the Fujitsubo. (a little louder than stock w/ 7whp gain) Then I saw the Tanabe touring medallion..93db or under ; 7 whp gain; and the thing I wanted the most......DUAL WALL SLASH CUT ROLLED TIPS!!!!! (looks closest to stock..some dumb*ss thinks the dual wall ROUND tip looks like stock) However I am curious to how loud it actually is. Anyone in socal area have this exhaust? Fortunately I was able to take a test drive in a car that was stock except for intake and FUJI exhaust; and I must admit; it was awesome. Very quiet but provided a distinct tone. Wanted to know how the Tanabe would measure up. Anyone with either exhaust please chime in. Let me know....thanks in advance.

PS: I won't be getting the Tanabe/Fuji used; calling either company for bolt sizes, general discussion, tech help (when I should be taking it to an ASE certified mechanic), and whining like a b*tch; then purchasing the other one as well.

 

Yup...I am considering the same !!
Need member's help.
Need someone to chime in !!

 

Dont know about the sounds, there are some clips on the tanabe site. The quality also looks top notch, esp those tips! But isnt that 7 whp including the Y pipe? So with 980 for the system and 490 for the y pipe its more expensive than some true dual systems. I am not sure if those tips are worth that much more. You can get the Stillen single for less than 980 WITH the Y pipe.

 

From the sound clip, it's hard to tell whether Tanabe keeps stock tone. Fujitsu is similiar to stock but deeper. Anybody heard Stillen Silver exhaust yet? How does it sound? does it keep stock tone or different?

 

Actually went over to Tanabe to take a look at their "quality".
Top notch craftsmanship.

 

The Y-pipe will free up 7rwhp, and y-pipe + exhaust should free up closer to a realistic 10-11rwhp.

Our video clips were unfortunately taken with very low tech means, so the low frequency sounds (bass) was not picked up with the digital camera. Hopefully one of the members with this system can chime in.

 

cant go wrong either way........id go fuji tho

 

...why the Fuji, instead of the Tanabe ??

 

I have the Tanabe Super Medallion Hyper exhaust and Tanabe Y-Pipe and I am happy with it. The exhaust system (now a full cat-back with ypipe) provides a nice deep sound thats not that too loud.

I'm guessing the Medallion Touring will be quieter since its rated quiter than the SMH.

BTW, I was gonna go the full Fuji route (exhaust and ypipe), but decided to try someting different and it saved me some $$....

 

i know this thread is old..BUT

Ive never seen the quality of a Fuji exhaust before.. but ive only seen old Tanabes at the local used parts shop.. I'm still making a decision, but wanted to know a good retailer of the exhausts to get a good idea of pricing.+

 

^^^Street Image in Baldwin Park. That's where I bought my Fujitsubo Legalis exhaust and Y-pipe. Expect to pay somwhere around $1200 or so. Cash always gets you a better deal than Visa/MC.

I love my Fujitsubo. I've heard HKS and like the growl, but you will be pleased with the Fujitsubo.

 

fujisubo is very subtle and not too loud at all. tanabe will give you slightly louder idle/city driving but will really open up at WOT..

but fujitsubo quality is excellent..

 

for pics & sound clips:

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/exhausts/e...tions.asp?id=7

 

talked to the guys at perf nissan today and asked about the tanabe medallion touring exhaust. they told me it would be:
slightly louder/deeper at idle/city driving
and be loud (but not annoying loud) at WOT

and it keeps the stock note, just deeper. in other words, he said if you blind folded someone and drove passed them they would still be able to identify it as a g

i am seriously considering this exhaust setup

however, i too am considering the fujitsubo legalis r as it is suppose to have excellent quality - which is why nismo chose them (fujitsubo) to make their exhaust

 

^^after i heard those clips..im just wowed by them..wow..

now im leaning towards tanabe..

65 tanabe
35 fujitsubo

still considering both (and others) though